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France's famed Bordeaux wine country has been charred by wildfire

Southwest France has seen wildfires in the past. But the fires that raged last week and scorched 100,000 acres are something new to the region.

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Phoenix sears under sweltering heat

Much of the western U-S is facing dangerously high temperatures this weekend. Phoenix is expecting highs above 110 degrees. And public cooling centers are seeing high demand.

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How one man's love of flyfishing carried him through tough times

An avid fly fisherman in Vermont shares his love of the craft and how its shaped his mental health journey.

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Viral 'Teen Takeover' trend is causing trouble in some communities

Communities across the country are dealing with "Teen Takeovers" this summer. The viral social media trend is causing disruptions in public spaces across the country. Teens in Charlotte weigh in.

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Police shooting in Madison, Wis. sparks renewed calls for officers to wear body cams

Police in Madison, Wisconsin don't widely use body cameras. That policy is under renewed scrutiny following the recent shooting death of a 38-year-old Black man at the hands of police.

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How Switzerland became the nuclear bomb shelter capital of the world

Switzerland is home to over 370,000 nuclear bomb shelters. The historically neutral nation guarantees each of its 9 million citizens a spot in case of an emergency.

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How the 1972 Polaroid SX-70 revolutionized consumer photography

In 1972, the Polaroid SX-70, made in collaboration with a famous industrial designer named Henry Dreyfuss, was a revelation. The object is on view at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian museum of design in New York City.

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How China gets around the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to get Iranian oil

NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Austin Ramzy of the Wall Street Journal about how China is able to import oil from Iran despite blockades on the Strait of Hormuz.

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What makes a good summer camp movie?

NPR staffers discuss what makes a good summer camp movie, in this week's installment of our regular series, Cineplexity.

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Migrant crisis on Spanish-Moroccan border triggers diplomatic tensions

Spain faces fresh questions over migration after as many as 60,000 migrants entered Spanish territory this week from Morocco. Most have now returned.

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